HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Stephen Ashby, Education Chair

Chair to Chair is back with Stephen Ashby, HETMA Education Chair from Riverside City College, and the timing is intentional. The HETMA Virtual Conference is next week, February 18, 19, and 20, and this episode is a real preview of what you will get: practical sessions, live Q and A, and the kind of peer learning that is hard to replicate anywhere else. Read More

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February 10, 2026

In the Future There Will Be… Computer Labs? | AI Insights with Andy

Computer labs are expected to benefit higher education users. With the BYOD and hybrid classes, campuses have implemented hot desks, but what about testing? Cheating has always been an issue, and AI has created more opportunities for students to cheat. The recent emergence of the Chinese-developed AI, Black Tom, has caused a stir on many... Read More

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February 10, 2026

HETMA + PlaceOS = ISE 2026

PlaceOS stopped by the HETMA booth at ISE to talk about what a “smart campus” platform looks like when it goes beyond room control. Jonathan explains how PlaceOS connects AV, scheduling, Wi-Fi occupancy signals, and base building systems like HVAC so spaces can automate based on real context instead of manual touches. We also talk about why universities are a strong fit for this kind of integration work, since they often control both the rooms and the facilities systems that usually sit in separate silos. If you want to learn more, visit www.placeos.com or campus.placeos.com and connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn. Read More

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February 10, 2026

Zoom + HETMA = ISE 2026

We talked with Felipe Henao and Frank Padikkala from Zoom at ISE 2026 about what Zoom is focused on for rooms and campus spaces. The conversation covers Zoom’s partnership approach on the show floor, including work with Cisco room systems and integrations that bring higher production value into Zoom. We also dig into media quality improvements and why “AV serious” matters when higher ed teams have to troubleshoot fast. Read More

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ISE2026

February 9, 2026

My Take: ISE 2026

HETMA showed up at ISE 2026 in force, running booths at both ISE and the EdTech Congress Barcelona, recording sponsor interviews and live podcasts, and building real connections across the global AV community. This piece breaks down what ISE is, how the week came together behind the scenes, and why the content and relationships coming out of Barcelona matter for higher ed AV. Read More

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February 9, 2026

Virtual Conference, Real World Growth | Somehow I Manage

Britt Yenser shares a simple approach to getting real value out of a virtual conference: go in with intention, protect the time on your calendar, engage in chat, turn your camera on when it makes sense, and follow up with the people you meet. Small actions add up fast. Read More

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